Delhi Shop And Establishment Registration

Delhi Shop And Establishment Registration, also called labor registration is a state based registration and as a business owner of a shop or establishment, you are compulsorily required to get the same registered under the Shops and Establishment Act (Shop Act) within 30 days of establishing it, whether or not you have employee.  The shops and commercial establishments covered under the Act must mandatorily apply for registration under the respective state Act. All establishments and business, including the people working and maintaining a business from home, must obtain a Shop and Establishment Registration Certificate or Shop License (“Certificate”) under the Act. 

The proprietors who run a business from home without having any physical store or premises are also required to obtain this Certificate. The proprietors of e-commerce business or online business, or online stores and establishment must register under this Act and obtain the Certificate. Every Shop Registration in Delhi and commercial establishment should register itself under the Act within 30 days of commencement of business. 

The Certificate or the Shop Registration in Delhi License acts as a basic registration/license for the business. This Certificate is produced for obtaining many other business licenses and registrations. It serves as proof of the incorporation of commercial establishment or shops. It is also useful when the proprietor of the business wants to obtain a loan or create a current bank account for the business. Most banks will ask for this Certificate for opening a current bank account.